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Congrats to you! You most certainly deserve this honor. The magazine layout is stunning. I adore every photo of your magical spaces. The bedroom is my favorite, just love how it is designed so tastefully. Rose is such a sweetie too. Great post :)

I am soooooooooo looking forward to seeing more photos!!! Anne, have they been on HGTV or in another magazine before? For some reason I am having serious dejavu'! Talent runs deep in their family for sure. I just love their style and would LOVE to come to Fredericksburg someday to meet them and YOU! This is one place I've had on my bucket list to visit. Awesome job, dear girl, and bravo for your work!!

I'd giggle like a kid if I won a hand-signed copy. She is adorable!!!!

Congratulations--and a Gorgeous article!! We visit Fredricksburg and love all the shops when we visit our daughter and family in Round Rock. My husband and I have recently moved to Round Rock from Wisconsin and a visit to Fredricksburg and shopping will be soon. And of course--I am a follower of your beautiful blog...

Congratulations! I remember years ago falling in love with Mama Hicks decorating style & her house in Fredricksburg....wanted to move there. You made it look even better. Of course, I'm a follower & I'll share on my FB. I'm off to the store. Jan

What a lovely tribute to such a design innovator :-) I would love to win a copy of the magazine and see your wonderful photographs. I have been a fiona and twig for quite some time. Thank you for the opportunity.

What a great website to find. Cannot wait to read and see more of your blog and photos! I have a degree in Interior Design from Texas Tech but it's been years since I've been able to really "do it'! Now that I've retired I am free to do anything. I look forward to following you for inspiration. I do blog and have encouraged my followers to check out your blog. Congrats on your upcoming publication! I'll be watching. Robinanne

what an amaaaazing accomplishment and how utterly "surreal" it must have been for you!oh my...i have oodles of rose's magazine pages from well before blogging and P interest....all tucked into my old "inspiration folders." I just ADORE her style...who doesn't? I would be over the moon to actually have a signed copy of this magazine....swoon! I am, of course, a happy, happy follower! merci Anne!

Oh Boy, Anne. congrats to you. You deserve it, and it's a great article. I'd love to get a copy of that mag. I will certainly blog about it on my site. Love what you did. This will be a better year for you, I guarantee it.!Les

Congratulations. Wow, Author and Photographer, how exciting. I am a follower and I would love and be honored to receive the autographed copy from Rose. But if I do not win it, I will run out and buy the copy because I can't wait to see it.

omg!!! How lucky are you!!! I remember when Rose was featured on the HGTV Country Style TV show.....it has been some time ago......I was struck by her beautiful style then and whenever I found a magazine article about her I would save it (same goes for Carol too). I have always read your blog, but wasn't sure if I was a follower...well I am now #2406...if I don't win, I will have to buy this issue!!!! smiles, Linda

How exciting for you! I love the pictures of her--she must be someone so neat to sit and talk to---I would love to hear more about her life! Hey what if we attached a photo to Pinterest! I did, and I am a follower too--so add me to the mix!

Anne I am so happy for you! Your work just keeps getting better and better. What a beautiful lady! I am a loyal follower and would love to win this magazine issue! Wishing you so much more of these kinds of moments. hugs, Linda

A well deserved honor for you. You have such a passion that is so inspiring. I have too loved the Boltons for yrs. 91 and looking great. I actually went to their shop right before they closed. * SIGH* it was always a dream to go there. Yay I did right before I moved to AZ. So glad i did. Love this post. Have a beautiful and creative day...Chickie

Hello, Anne! I have been a follower for a little while now, even though I guess I've only been a lurker. But, this post intrigues me - sure would love a copy of that magazine! Thanks for the chance to win.

I'm a follower. But more so I'm a woman who is constantly amazed at other women of all ages. Especially the ones on the later half of their life who still got it all together and able to give back. Amazing, hope I'm as blessed at 91!!!!

I absolutely LOVE the knowledge and wisdom that people have that have lived life much longer than us. We learn so much from what they share! Life time experience is the best knowledge anyone can receive. I have a dear sweet friend, Ruthie that is 82 years young. And I LOVE her wisdom, her spunk, and just her. I am also thrilled for you as well. Taking something you love to do, photography, to a higher level. Props to you my friend, and as you know, I'm a follower and happy to be one!!

Can you hear me screaming and jumping up and down with excitement for you?????????AWESOME!!!!!!!!CONGRAULATIONS!!!And Rose? Well, I just want to give her a big hug. She is adorable:) I will look for the magazine. How exciting! ~Debra xxxCapers of the vintage vixens

How wonderful! What a lovely lady Rose is! I'm a follower already and would absolutely love to have an authographed issue, but I probably won't be able to wait and will purchase an issue just to make sure I get to see it! Congratulations on being published again.

Oh Anne!!! We are just so BEYOND thrilled for you about this incredible accomplishment. You are such an inspiration to all of us as you reflect not only a God-given talent of creativity but also of the gift of a gracious and loving heart. Congratulations friend! :-)Vanessa

This is no surprise to me. Your work is amazing and deserves to be published again and again! I would say 'Yes - Miss Rose does approve'! She is such a sweet looking lady. Look forward to seeing some of your other wonderful pictures!

Oh, she reminds me of my dear grandma! Precious! And my heart's a flutter, Anne, for your new publication! I can hardly wait to see the new mag. (But I won't be going to the store today ~ it is -3degrees and blowin' snow!) I am also looking forward to seeing the rest of the photos!

Congrats sweet lady! How wonderful for you that you were able to work on a project involving your personal design heroes...I am sure it brought your soul much needed and deserved joy!! I am a follower of Your beautiful blog and an admirer of your photography as well :)

Congrats!!!! Anne Of course your in it Your home and writing style is one of the best... And I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I'm always dreaming of one day making the pages of a magazine, Can't wait to get my hands on one of the babies.... Enjoy your fame girl you deserve it...

Oh Anne!!! Congratulations!!!!! This is the MOST awesome and most deserving thing ever! I know how excited you were to meet and photograph the creations of Carol and Rose but I know that they were just as excited to have YOU take those photographs!! No higher praise than that my friend!!

And of course enter me in the give away!!!! But I'm gonna go get a copy today just so I can say, "She is my blog friend!" My non blogger friends totally DO NOT get the blog world...LOL

I have been enjoying your blog for some time now and I look forward each day to your post. I live in Texas and am so proud to be a TEXAN. I would really like to be the winner of the magazine with Rose's signature. Congratulations to you on your project and many blessings to you.

Oh my gosh... one of my all time favorite country style episodes was the one that featured Rose's house. I will never forget that episode... changed the way I decorated my home. I love Fredericksburg and all of the style that comes from there. Great great job!

Oh, Anne! I'm so happy for you! Your success is inspirational and it's wonderful to see women who love beauty helping other women who love beauty (I hope that makes sense!) I am a loyal follower and I thank you for the opportunity to win this special magazine.:)Lynnwww.cottageandcreek.comLynn@nsytes.com

I just posted about your accomplishment, Anne. I can't wait to read more about Rose Hicks - I am so inspired by what she's achieved. You can read the post at www.cottageandcreek.com. Again, congrats on this wonderful blessing.Lynn

Wow, I cannot wait to read this, I love Romantic Homes and just know this will be gorgeous too, especially if they are having your work featured!! What a wonderful woman, looking forward to reading and seeing pictures about her in your posts and the article!

Anne- What incredibly wonderful news! AGAIN, I am going to have to go out tomorrow and find your feature on the newsstand! Congrats, girl! Please count me in your giveaway for the autographed copy- of course I'm a follower. You're one of the blogs that inspired me to just do it and up and start my own blog. Hope your dad is doing well in spite of everything. Surely spring will be a turning point for him. andrea@townandprairie

I just found your blog and oh my goodness gracious what a treat and what a lovely post about Rose and her daughter. Your photographs are beautiful - I can't wait to see the article in the magazine.Congratulations and Blessings and Best Wishes, ErinP.S. I am a follower now that I found you and would love to enter your drawing.

Hi Anne,What an honor this is for you. I can feel your excitement and joy.I can remember her home being featured several years ago in a magazine. I'm not sure if it was Creative Homes or Romantic Home. Anyway, I loved her style then and still do. She looks great and has so much style and elegance.

What a beautiful LIVING legend! Of course I'm a follower and have been for a while. My own Grandmother, Laura Mae lived to be 103. She had true grit; having return to the work force at the tender age of 69!

Anne...I'm SO happy for you!!!! It's a long time coming girlie!!!!! Even though I didn't have a clue as to who Rose Hicks was (shame shame on me), I thank you for bringing her into my world and making it more beautiful!!!! It's time I make another trip to your little home town soon (so I can pick up my autographed copy) tee hee!!!!Miss you much Saint Anne!!!! ;)xoxo~

Congratulations on your article... and what a great one too. I have loved this matriarch for many years. In fact, I just ran across the article, from an old magazine, that I have saved for YEARS! And, planned to blog about her. What a great style.

o my what a wonderful snippet of your article, many congrats and miss rose is amazing she dresses so lovely, i work with older people and it's so heartwarming to see someone out there living life to the fullest many happy congrats....

Adding my CONGRATS to the long list, Anne. Lovely photographs and fantastic blog entry. This honor could not have been bestowed upon a better person. You have put your heart and soul into every word and image and it beautifully shines through.

Seeing that cowboy hat...then those gathered leaves on the side table was almost too much for this poor ol' heart of mine.Silly girl...if I wasn't already a follower, I would be now. I just love getting to be famous by association!Deb

Hi Anne, What a wonderful way to start the new year. Congratulations! As soon I started reading your post, I knew I had to check out the magazine, in particular to read your article, but also because the magazine itself looks wonderful. I was thinking that I'd have to take a chance that it was still available in stores when I could set aside some money....then I read what your giveaway item was to be and I thought.....please pick me. So as a follower of your blag for quite a while now, I hope I can be so blessed. Looked forward to seeing more photos from this layout. I get so many good ideas from you for decorating my 1929 home and have been increasingly inspired to follow my photography dream as well. Keep up the beautiful work Anne.

Smiling as I rememberour time at Homesteadand my own honor tomeet Miz Rose! Thatlast shot of her you tookis just beautiful; I bether family adores it : )All lovely photos, Anne ~You can feel the love in each one.

xx Suzanne

PS: Loved reading aboutyour week in your last post.You are one busy person andI'm happy that you are takingtime to just BREATHE.

OHMYGOSH.....you know I'm a follower of yours; you are on the top of my list of special and favorite blogs! I am so excited about this interview and seeing the photos of Ms. Rose, as I have wondered for many years now about her. I am so happy to see that she's excited to view this special magazine and the article written by her friend, you, Anne Lorys, with beautiful photos. cONgRaTUlAtIOnS!!!

Oh Anne what a wonderful dream come true...CONGRATULATIONS!!! Wow...what a privilege this must have been to photograph the home of someone you have admired for so many years. I LOVE this wonderful lady's style and I can't wait to see more photo's of her daughter's shop. I'm a follower as you know so PLEASE put my name in the hat...I know this is a magazine I will have to seek out. I hope your day has been a good one so far...I bet you're still walking on air ;) Maura :)

How FANTABULOUS!!! I have been a follower for awhile - love your photographs and designs!!! Not surprized you were featured, this is just the beginning of a beautiful thing!! What a sweet give-away, put me in!!!

Congrats! Your home, your photography and your sweet words are all so inspiring and lovely. Not surprising coming from such a beautiful, humble and sincere soul! I have been and will continue to be a delighted follower!Best Wishes and Blessings,Amanda

oh my ! What an awesome, fantastic honor !! You deserve every one of the 150 kudos ahead of me, Anne, congratulations. You must be on Cloud Nine ! Although I have a blog and I'm on Facebook, I'm not very regular, so don't know if those count, but I'm a faithful follower of F&T and I recommend you to everyone interested in the genres we love. Give yourself one huge pat on the back !

Anne,Wow big congrats to you! I think you know I am the biggest Rose fan out there, LOL. We know that's not true, if she only knew how many of us out here in blog land think of her as the matriarch of our beloved style. What a family, so much talent, everyone of them. Wish they'd write a book. But an autographed copy of the story would make me very, VERY happy.Love your one & only.

For some reason, I was overcome with tears reading this post - I think it is tears of joy for you. Your sweet friend has such joy in her eyes too...just touched my heart and I'm so very happy for you. Of course, I'd love to win this magazine.

Gosh, I remember seeing her home featured in the Mary Englebreit Magazine many years ago. I loved her style then and now I understand what an incredible influence she has had in the decorating world. Please enter me in this wonderful giveaway. I am your newest follower!

Oh, I am so glad you shared those original images. They are deliciously divine. Truly. And sweet Rose, just as special. I am a new follower. Excited to check out more and see what is to come, and of course delighted for the chance to win. Thank you.

Oh, Anne! I am so excited for you, sweetie!!!!! Another deserved honor! You must be doing the extra-happy happy dance! lol! Rose looks like such a sweet lady. ♥ What an inspiration to be 91 years young and still be going strong! God bless her!

I'm a lonnnnng time happy follower of yours, and would LUV to add a copy of this mag to my RH collection!

Congrats Anne~ Your Fabulous photos, about 2 Amazingly Creative Woman & Decor, in a Beautiful Magazine.... What a thrill ~ I am sure Carol & Mama Rose were just as excited that it was You, Anne Lory taking the Most Care & Creative photos for them ~

congrats on the photo spread.. they are absolutely gorgeous.. the bedroom is so so elegant.. i love the color scheme and the delicate look.. makes me want to sit in there and read my new magazine im going to win .. lolthanks for the chance to win .. and your gorgeous blog.. im a follower and love it big ladybug hugslynn l

Congratulations girl! Wow! What an honor! I remember the first time I ever seen momma Rose's house in a magazine, it was about 14 years ago and I flipped out! I to have been a follower of that talented family!

Funny people come up with things these day and think they are the first when Carol did them 20 years ago. And to have that many talented members of one family, son-in-laws as well! Wow! I be they have fun at family get togethers!

Of course you already know I am a follower! I would love to win this magazine!

Again congratulations, and keep up the good work! Can't wait to see what it next!

CONGRATULATIONS ANNE!!What an awesome opportunity for you, and a grand looking article it is!You know I am a follower.I would love to see this up close and personal!Thanks for the opportunity.Hugs,Susan

Oh Anne, congratulations on your beautiful pictures being published. I can tell from your words there was a lot of love in those pictures. What amazing women, sweet Rose is just lovely. Congrats, and would love to be included in the drawing for the precious magazine. xoxo Riki

I am "iced" in today, and feel so blessed to have found your site! In November I had the good fortune to visit Fredericksburg...I think I left a bit of my heart there. Such a wonderful place! Anyway, I had my picture taken with Rose and had such a wonderful visit with her. What an amazing woman. I purchased a beautiful piece of ironstone in the store that day as a remembrance of my visit and carried in on my lap all the way back to Illinois to keep it from getting broken! Please sign my up for the signed copy of Romantic Living. I would simply treasure it!

I am so excited to see that Rose is still with us!! I first read about Rose in Mary Engelbreits Home Companion in the 90's. That article about her was such an inspiration for me ! I traveled to Fredricksburg (from Sonoma County California)with my best friend and my daughter in 2001 to celebrate my 50th birthday. We spent a week there antiqueing and exploring Texas. What an inspiration!! We were just talking about a return trip and then I saw this post about Rose....we are definitely coming back soon!

I'd be pleased as punch to read your article and have that magazine arrive in the mail.I love the huge antique shop and wish that it was here in my hometown. There is so much variety of wares and treasures.I know I could spend many happy hours browsing and shopping in such a wonderful place.

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